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Character Analysis Essay

Write a five-paragraph essay on the character of your choice. Use the questions below to guide your writing process.

Paragraph One BASIC (Introduction) should include the following information:

Paragraph Two INTERNAL (1st main point)
 *  Who is your character?
 *  Why did you choose this character?
 *  What do you like/dislike about this character?
 *  Do you relate to this character in any way? If so, how?
 *  Do you know someone similar to your character? Explain.

Paragraph Three DEVELOPMENT throughout (2nd main point) Paragraph Four DEVELOPMENT at conclusion (3rd main point) Paragraph Five﻿ CONCLUSION (You have two options here: select only one.)
 *  How is this character revealed at the beginning of the story?
 *  Give two specific examples and include one direct quote that describes this character.
 *  How do these examples ** show ** what kind of character h/she is?
 *  How does the character change throughout the course of this story?
 *  Give two specific examples and include one direct quote which illustrates a change in the character (i.e. changes in their actions, attitudes, beliefs, or self-concept).
 *  Explain why this change is important to the character.
 *  Describe the character at the end of the story.
 *  Give two specific examples and include one direct quote which illustraes how or why the character has changed.
 *  Do you think the change is for the better or for the worse? Why?

1. Predict what will happen to the character in the future, considering what has been revealed about him/her throughout the story.

OR

2. Explain what you learned through the experiences of this character and how you feel about what this character has been through.